- The Centre announced the establishment of three Centres of Excellence (CoE) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) focused on healthcare, agriculture, and sustainable cities.
- These CoEs aim to foster innovation, employment, and economic growth by collaborating with industries and startups.
- Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in AI:
- Healthcare CoE: Led by AIIMS and IIT-Delhi.
- Agriculture CoE: Led by IIT-Ropar.
- Sustainable Cities CoE: Led by IIT-Kanpur.
- The Union Budget allocated ₹990 crore for these AI CoEs over 2023-2028.
- An apex committee co-chaired by industry leader Sridhar Vembu will oversee the project’s implementation.
- They will be solution providers in their respective fields and promote job creation and wealth generation.
- The CoEs will foster multidisciplinary research and collaborations to achieve optimal outcomes.
- These projects are expected to boost the startup ecosystem, nurture talent, and generate new opportunities.
- The AI CoEs are expected to benefit villages, cities, and the healthcare system, promoting holistic development and innovation.
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